CSKA Moscow – Benfica PREDICTIONS & BETTING TIPS

Posted on: November 19, 2017

Our football match prediction:

CSKA Moscow

Match Time & Date:

22/11/2017

17:00 GMT

Prediction: 1-0

Benfica

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Basel CSKA Moscow take on Benfica in a match that could be the decider for the Russian outfit. The Armeitsy aim to overtake Basel in second place in Group A and we predict that they will go all guns blazing at Benfica in Wednesday’s football match at VEB Arena. Alan Dzagoev came as a substitute and impressed in the 2-1 triumph over the Swiss champions and he is widely expected to return to the starting line-up. The Eagles, on the other hand, suffered a loss in each of their four group games and considering that they have nothing to play for against CSKA, away win should not be considered. Viktor Gonzharenko’s men are desperate to pick up all three points from Wednesday’s clash against the Portuguese champions and there is every chance they will give fans yet another reason for celebration.

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Basel CSKA Moscow take on Benfica in a match that could be the decider for the Russian outfit. The Armeitsy aim to overtake Basel in second place in Group A and we predict that they will go all guns blazing at Benfica in Wednesday’s football match at VEB Arena. Alan Dzagoev came as a substitute and impressed in the 2-1 triumph over the Swiss champions and he is widely expected to return to the starting line-up. The Eagles, on the other hand, suffered a loss in each of their four group games and considering that they have nothing to play for against CSKA, away win should not be considered. Viktor Gonzharenko’s men are desperate to pick up all three points from Wednesday’s clash against the Portuguese champions and there is every chance they will give fans yet another reason for celebration.

Highlighted Player (Mario Fernandes):

Brazilian defender Mario Fernandes is a right-back by trade, but the 25-year-old South American can also play at centre-back. It is exactly his versatility that makes him a player of significant quality. Mario Fernandes signed for CSKA Moscow in 2012 from Gremio and during his time in Russia he has already surpassed the 100-game mark for the Armeitsy who faced plenty of pressure to sell their prized asset in 2015 with Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, Manchester United and Barcelona all believed to be interested in a played dubbed the new Lucio. No stranger to controversy, Mario Fernandes hit headlines for all the wrong reasons on a couple of occasions during his career. Most recent one was a 2015 Champions League qualifiers when his screaming and faking an injury was called an important “theatre piece” by the Russian media. Temperamental right-back is nevertheless an important member of CSKA’s first-team whose areal ability adds an additional dimension to Army Men’s play.

Highlighted Team (Benfica):

Member of the ‘Big Three’ clubs in Portugal alongside FC Porto and CP Sporting, Sport Lisboa e Benfica are the football club that has never been relegated from the Primeira Liga. The club is nicknamed Aguias because of the Eagle symbol atop the club’s crest. Benfica play their home games at the Estadio da Luz which replaced the original one in 2003 and which boasts the capacity of more than 64,000. Arguably the most successful club in Portugal, Benfica have won a record of 35 Primeira Liga titles and also a record 25 Taca de Liga and 7 Taca da Liga trophies. Two-time European Cup winners, Benfica are the club known for their diligent work with youth players, many of which went on to make great careers abroad. The most prominent players to wear a Benfica shirt are legendary Eusebio, Manuel Bento, Jorge Tavares and most recently Javier Saviola, Nuno Gomes, David Luiz and Angel Di Maria.